{"id":7686,"date":"2025-02-27T22:56:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T22:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scionexecutivesearch.com\/?page_id=7686"},"modified":"2025-02-28T00:56:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T00:56:33","slug":"nonprofit-legal-executive-search","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scionexecutivesearch.com\/nonprofit-legal-executive-search\/","title":{"rendered":"Nationwide Nonprofit Legal Executive Search"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; background_image=&#8221;868&#8243; el_class=&#8221;fullpage_title&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"64\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"62\">Nationwide Nonprofit Legal Executive Search<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"167\"><strong data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"165\">Expertly Connecting Mission-Driven Organizations with Transformative Legal &amp; Advocacy Leadership<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"737\"><strong>At Scion Executive Search, we specialize in identifying and recruiting top legal, advocacy, and policy leaders for nonprofit organizations across all 50 U.S. states.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"737\">With a nationwide team of expert recruiters, we bring decades of experience leading successful searches for nonprofit legal and advocacy executives. From Washington, D.C., to New York, Los Angeles, and every city in between, we have built a robust, deeply connected network of legal and mission-driven executives ready to drive incredible impact for your organization.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"1254\">We understand that nonprofit legal and advocacy leadership is critical for navigating complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring compliance, and advancing critical policy initiatives. That\u2019s why our team provides customized executive search services tailored to your organization\u2019s unique mission and strategic goals. Our candidates bring deep expertise in legal affairs, compliance, governance, and advocacy, ensuring you have the leadership needed to thrive in today\u2019s evolving nonprofit landscape.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1304\"><strong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1302\">Legal Leadership Positions We Recruit:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1759\">\n<li><strong data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1484\">Legal Executive CEO<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Legal Executive Director\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1348\"><strong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1346\">Chief Legal Officer\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1381\"><strong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1379\">Chief Compliance Officer<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1412\"><strong data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1410\">Chief of Legal Affairs<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1412\"><strong>Chief Legal Strategist<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1412\"><strong>Head of Compliance &amp; Ethics<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1462\"><strong data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1460\">Trust Officer \/ Philanthropic Specialties<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1510\"><strong data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1508\">VP\/Head of Privacy<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1582\"><strong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1580\">Vice President of Legal Affairs<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1606\"><strong data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1604\">General Counsel<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1637\"><strong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1635\">VP\/Legal Director<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1668\"><strong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1666\">VP\/Director of Legal Services<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1700\"><strong data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1698\">VP\/Director of Legal Research\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1742\"><strong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1740\">VP\/Director of Legal Affairs<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other legal executive leadership roles\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1821\"><strong data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1819\">Advocacy &amp; Policy Leadership Positions We Recruit:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"2264\">\n<li data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1852\"><strong>Advocacy CEO\/ Executive Director\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1852\"><strong data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1850\">Chief Advocacy Officer<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1887\"><strong data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1885\">Vice President of Advocacy<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1945\"><strong data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1943\">VP\/Director of Public Policy<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1979\"><strong data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1977\">VP\/Campaign Director<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2046\"><strong data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2044\">VP\/Organizing Director<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2087\"><strong data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2085\">VP\/Director of Community Engagement<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2117\"><strong data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2115\">Chief\/Lead Negotiator<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2140\"><strong data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2138\">Chief Lobbyist<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2198\"><strong data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2196\">VP\/Government &amp; Community Relations Director<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2198\"><strong>Chief of Staff<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2198\"><strong>Other Advocacy executive leadership roles\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;employer_cta e_cta&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"employer_cta_h1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">We&#8217;ll Find the<br \/>\n<em>Best Person<\/em> <\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">For the Job\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"employer_cta_button\" href=\"\/request-staff\">Request Staff<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5448&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2540\">For over 19 years, our award-winning executive search firm has been recognized by:<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2540\">\u2714 <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"12\">Forbes<\/strong> \u2013 Named one of the Best Executive Recruiting Firms in the World<br data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"83\" \/>\u2714 <strong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"101\">ClearlyRated<\/strong> \u2013 Best of Staffing recipient for excellence in search for five consecutive years<br data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"209\" \/>\u2714 <strong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"239\">Business Times &amp; Journal<\/strong> \u2013 Ranked among top recruiting and staffing firms for 18 years across multiple cities nationwide<br data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"342\" \/>\u2714 <strong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"360\">Proud Member<\/strong> of SHRM and the American Staffing Association<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2647\">Let us help you find the legal and advocacy leaders who will shape the future of your organization.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2709\">\ud83d\udce9 <a href=\"https:\/\/scionexecutivesearch.com\/search-process\/\"><strong data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2685\">Learn More About Our Approach<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740703336167{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7707&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740701951827{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout\">\n<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"59\">Why Our Legal &amp; Advocacy Placements Are So Successful<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"441\">At Scion, we take pride in our 98% success rate in placing top legal and advocacy professionals who drive meaningful change and remain in their roles beyond the first year\u2014often for a decade or more. Our ability to secure long-term, high-impact hires comes from our deep industry expertise, expansive candidate network, and precision-driven hiring approach.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"752\"><strong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"470\">Specialized Expertise<\/strong> \u2013 We understand the unique demands of legal and advocacy roles, from attorneys and policy experts to nonprofit legal counsel and grassroots leaders. Our team excels in identifying candidates who not only meet job requirements but also align with your mission and long-term goals.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"1018\"><strong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"784\">Extensive Talent Network<\/strong> \u2013 With access to a vast pool of pre-vetted professionals, we quickly connect organizations with experienced legal and advocacy leaders who bring the dedication, expertise, and strategic thinking needed to make a lasting impact.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1336\"><strong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1054\">Precision Matching &amp; Vetting<\/strong> \u2013 We go beyond resumes, evaluating skills, team fit, and long-term potential to ensure each placement is a perfect match. Our rigorous screening process includes in-depth interviews, reference checks, and assessments of a candidate\u2019s history of legal and advocacy impact.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1675\"><strong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1387\">Long-Term Retention &amp; Organizational Impact<\/strong> \u2013 Our placements are built for longevity. Because we prioritize mission alignment and leadership potential, our hires don\u2019t just stay for a year\u2014they often remain for a decade or more, continuing to shape policies, lead advocacy efforts, and strengthen organizations over time.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1675\">When it comes to legal and advocacy hiring, we\u2019re not just filling roles\u2014we\u2019re building lasting leadership that drives change. Start your search today and let\u2019s find the right leader for your team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\">Unmatched National Reach &amp; Proven Track Record<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"777\">Since 2006, Scion has been a trusted partner in legal and advocacy recruitment nationwide, connecting organizations with top-tier professionals across the country. Founded by recruiting and HR professionals\u2014and as a lawyer-owned company\u2014we bring a deep understanding of both hiring strategy and the unique demands of legal and advocacy roles. With nearly two decades of experience, we have successfully placed thousands of skilled legal and advocacy professionals in organizations of all sizes, from nonprofits and mission-driven firms to national advocacy groups and corporate legal teams. Our nationwide reach allows us to source top talent from major metropolitan areas to rural communities, ensuring our clients find the right expertise no matter their location.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"1456\">As a firm founded by legal and HR professionals, we understand the nuances of recruiting legal minds, policy experts, and advocacy leaders who can make an impact. Our deep industry expertise, combined with a proven track record, has resulted in a 98% placement success rate, with many of our hires staying for a decade or more in key leadership roles. With an extensive database of pre-vetted legal and advocacy professionals across the U.S., we quickly connect organizations with top-tier talent. Every search is customized to align with your mission, organizational culture, and long-term goals, ensuring you hire professionals who are the right fit\u2014now and for the future.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1742\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">At Scion, our legal expertise, national reach, and commitment to long-term success set us apart. Whether you\u2019re seeking an attorney, policy expert, or advocacy leader, we deliver results you can count on. Start your search today and let\u2019s find the right leader for your team.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;]<div class=\"qode-cta-section qode-cta-appear-effect\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scionexecutivesearch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2023\/04\/Tips-for-Attracting-Top-Leadership-Talent-in-the-Nonprofit-Sector-e1739996584724.png\" alt=\"call to action image\"\/>\n\t<div class=\"qode-cta-section-text-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"qode-cta-section-text-wrapper-inner\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qode-cta-section-title-holder\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"qode-cta-section-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRecruit proven nonprofit legal leadership.\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tShortcode doesn&#039;t exist\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/scionexecutivesearch.com\/request-staff\/\" target=\"_blank\"  class=\"qode-btn qode-btn-medium qode-btn-solid qode-btn-icon qode-btn-with-shadow qode-btn-shadow-hover\"  >\n\t    <span class=\"qode-btn-text\">Start your search now and hire with confidence!<\/span><span class=\"qode-button-v2-icon-holder qode-type1-gradient-bottom-to-top-text\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"qode_icon_font_elegant arrow_carrot-right qode-button-v2-icon-holder-inner\" ><\/span><\/span>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;48px&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;48px&#8221;][section_header use_decoration=&#8221;1&#8243; layout_type=&#8221;section-heading-point-bottom&#8221; main_heading=&#8221;More Information for Employers&#8221; font_style=&#8221;normal&#8221; font_weight=&#8221;normal&#8221; color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;]<a  itemprop=\"url\" href=\"\/request-staff\" target=\"_self\" data-hover-background-color=#ffffff data-hover-border-color=#f7f7f7  class=\"qbutton  big_large_full_width center default\" style=\"border-color: #f6f6f6; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 5px 0px; \">Request Leadership<\/a><a  itemprop=\"url\" href=\"\/search-process\" target=\"_self\" data-hover-background-color=#ffffff data-hover-border-color=#f7f7f7  class=\"qbutton  big_large_full_width center default\" style=\"border-color: #f6f6f6; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 5px 0px; \">Our Executive Search Process<\/a><a  itemprop=\"url\" href=\"\/executive-search-examples\" target=\"_self\" data-hover-background-color=#ffffff data-hover-border-color=#f7f7f7  class=\"qbutton  big_large_full_width center default\" style=\"border-color: #f6f6f6; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 5px 0px; \">Previous Executive Searches<\/a><a  itemprop=\"url\" href=\"\/why-choose-scion-staffing\/\" target=\"_self\" data-hover-background-color=#ffffff data-hover-border-color=#f7f7f7  class=\"qbutton  big_large_full_width center default\" style=\"border-color: #f6f6f6; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 5px 0px; \">Why Choose Scion<\/a>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;48px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; background_image=&#8221;868&#8243; el_class=&#8221;fullpage_title&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text] Nationwide Nonprofit Legal Executive Search [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Expertly Connecting Mission-Driven Organizations with Transformative Legal &amp; Advocacy Leadership &nbsp; [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] At Scion Executive Search, we specialize in identifying&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":5448,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yst_prominent_words":[30,1401],"class_list":["post-7686","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/scionexecutivesearch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7686","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/scionexecutivesearch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/scionexecutivesearch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scionexecutivesearch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scionexecutivesearch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7686"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/scionexecutivesearch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7686\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7716,"href":"https:\/\/scionexecutivesearch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7686\/revisions\/7716"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scionexecutivesearch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5448"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/scionexecutivesearch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7686"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scionexecutivesearch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=7686"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}